Tag Archives: holidays

Have Yourself A Merry Christmas – Fibro Style

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

This time of year is perfect for reminding me just how insidious the false promises of our workaholic, materialistic, keeping-up-with-the-Jones culture is, despite my best intentions. A pull to be the perfect wife, woman, friend, daughter, aunt, employee, writer, with … Continue reading →

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Dinner Table Travel

Posted on December 15, 2010 by

This past week I visited Scandinavia. I savored a moist St. Lucia Day bun with hints of delicate saffron and delighted at a mixture of lingonberries and spice-infused meatballs. Last week I sat in the streets of Budapest with a dinner drenched … Continue reading →

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Shattering Memories

Posted on December 8, 2010 by

Tragedy struck this past weekend as I participated in the tradition of decorating our Christmas tree. I should have known what was to come when the cheap plastic base of our fake tree snapped, sending a thankfully empty bundle of … Continue reading →

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